API 653 Flashcards

1
Q

hydrostatic test for a reconstructed tank is a required?

A

YES

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2
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partial/complete jacking is consider a ….repair or alteration

A

repair

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3
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simplest type of floating roof

A

PAn type

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4
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responsible to verify soundness of a roof

A

inspector

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5
Q

responsible to evaluating existing tank shell

A

engineer

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6
Q

who determine min thickness of a tank

A

inspector

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7
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who shall visually or otherwise decide which plans is affected by corrosion

A

inspector

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8
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who shall determine the consequence and acceptability of operating the tank to it max design liquid level

A

owner/operator

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9
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new foundation, changing the levelness of tank if required is reviewed by

A

engineer

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10
Q

who is responsible for determine continue in service tank integrity

A

inspector

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11
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who shall monitor the external condition using a close visual

A

personnel of owner/operator

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12
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who shall perform a follow up action if evidence of leak, shell distortion, insulation system

A

inspector

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13
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External inspection is given by

A

inspector

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14
Q

who determines the extent of UT measurements to determine the rate of corrosion

A

owner/operator

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15
Q

Who shall conduct a visual examination

A

inspector

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16
Q

who determine the RBI inspection will not adversely impact surface or ground water beyond …..

A

owner/operator

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17
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who determine the exam to establish CR and ensure they understand the effectiveness of the inspection technique employ

A

owner/operator

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18
Q

who can establish the subsequent internal inspection using RBI?

A

owner/operator

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19
Q

who determines the effectiveness of an inspection include examination methods and scope

A

inspector

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20
Q

who shall prepare a written report for permanent recording

A

inspector

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21
Q

who is responsible to review the inspection findings/recommendation and establish a repair scope

A

owner/operator

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22
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NDE work must be considered in the evaluation of the tank inspection by an

A

inspector

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23
Q

all repair work must be authorized by an

A

inspector/engineer

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24
Q

who shall approve all specified repair/alteration work and hold points

A

inspector/engineer

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25
Q

lapped patch shell repairs are an acceptable form of repair only when specified by the

A

owner/operator

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26
Q

use of welded on patch plates that do not meet the requirement of API653 is permitted if the repair has been review and approved by

A

engineer

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27
Q

lesser thickness of the floor thickness is permitted for weld repairs if review/approved

A

engineer

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28
Q

all reconstruction work must be authorized by

A

inspector/engineer

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29
Q

who will designate inspection hold point

A

inspector

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30
Q

prior to using any alternative heat treatment method a metallurgical review conduct by

A

engineer/owner/operator

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31
Q

The _____ must concur in writing with the PWHT exemption. Also____ must authorize the exemption

A

engineer / owner

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32
Q

who should determine specific requirement to meet their tank bottom integrity needs

A

owner/operator

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33
Q

Who shall with consent of the contractor determine the extent of further examination and repair that may be required

A

owner/operator

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34
Q

repairs shall be review/approved

A

engineer

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35
Q

repair that are approved by engineer must have written consent from

A

owner operator

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36
Q

who shall consider all pertinent variable when exempting a minor shell jacking repair from hydro?

A

engineer

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37
Q

who may use a FFS or other appropriate evaluation methodology based on establish principles and practices to exempt a repair from hydro

A

owner operator

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38
Q

FFS instead hydro used for repair evaluation shall be performed by

A

engineer

39
Q

who may request a name plate to be attached to a tank meeting requirement list in API653

A

owner/operator

40
Q

new replacement name plate may be attached under direction of

A

inspector

41
Q

if measured out of plane settlement exceed the limits , an evaluation may be performed by

A

inspector

42
Q

tank settlement evaluation should evaluate the settlement expect by

A

engineer

43
Q

who has the ultimate responsibility for complying with the provision of API653

A

owner/operator

44
Q

who has the responsibility to establish the limits of responsibility for each party involved in relocating/reconstructing a tank?

A

owner/operator

45
Q

Who must consider the appropriate NDE method that will be used to evaluate a tank

A

inspector

46
Q

Who is responsible for directing any inspections in addition to Internal, External, Thickness and routine in-service inspection?

A

inspector

47
Q

Prior to using any alternative heat treatment method, a metallurgical review
conducted by…..

A

Engineer

48
Q

The____________must concur in writing with the PWHT exemption. Also,__________ must authorize the exemption in writing.

A

engineer / owner

49
Q

All reconstruction work must be authorized by……..

A

engineer / operator

50
Q

Who will designate inspection hold points required during the reconstruction process and minimum documentation to be submitted upon job completion?

A

inspector

51
Q

Who should determine specific requirements to meet their tank bottom integrity needs?

A

owner/operator

52
Q

Who shall, with the consent of the contractor, determine the extent of further examination and repair that may be required?

A

owner/operator

53
Q

Repairs shall be reviewed and approved by…..

A

engineer

54
Q

Repairs that have be approved by engineering must have written consent from…..

A

owner/operator

55
Q

Who shall consider all pertinent variables when exempting a minor shell jacking repair from hydrostatic testing?

A

engineer

56
Q

Who may utilize a fitness-for-service or other appropriate evaluation methodology based on established principles and practices to exempt a repair from hydrostatic testing?

A

owner/operator

57
Q

If utilizing fitness-for-service instead of hydrostatic testing of a repair the evaluation shall be performed by…..

A

engineer

58
Q

Portions of new bottoms (any or all rectangular plates or large segments of plates) in tanks may be replaced without a hydro test when the subgrade under the new plates is found to be in a condition acceptable to the………

A

inspector

59
Q

A new Replacement Nameplate may be attached under the direction of……..

A

inspector

60
Q

Assessment Nameplate may be attached under the direction of………

A

inspector

61
Q

Who has responsibility to determine the method used to determine the soundness of roof members?

A

inspector

62
Q

Who is responsible for evaluating existing tank shell?

A

engineer

63
Q

Who Shall determine the minimum thickness to be used for each shell course?

A

inspector

64
Q

Who shall visually or otherwise decide which vertical plane(s) in the area is likely to be the most affected by corrosion?

A

inspector

65
Q

Who shall determine the consequence and acceptability of operating the tank to its maximum design liquid level.

A

owner/operator

66
Q

Alternatively, if the new foundation is to be constructed up to the bottom, changing the levelness of the tank is not required if reviewed and approved by;

A

engineer

67
Q

Who shall monitor the external condition of tanks using a “close visual inspection”?

A

Personnel of Owner/Operator

68
Q

Who shall perform a follow up actions if evidence of leaks; shell distortions; signs of settlement; corrosion; and condition of the foundation, paint coatings, insulation systems is found in a routine inspection?

A

inspector

69
Q

All tanks shall be given a external inspection by?

A

inspector

70
Q

Who determines the extent of UT measurements to determine the shell integrity or rate of uniform general corrosion?

A

owner/operator

71
Q

Who shall review the results of a Cathodic Protection Survey?

A

owner/operator

72
Q

Who shall assure competency of personnel performing surveys?

A

owner/operator

73
Q

Who shall supervise or conduct a visual examination?

A

inspector

74
Q

Who shall review the internal inspection interval and be in compliance with this section within 5 years from date of first publication of API Standard 653, Fourth Edition, Addendum 2, January 2012?

A

owner/operator

75
Q

Who determines that RBI inspection will not adversely impact surface or groundwater beyond the facility or affect human health or the environment?

A

owner/operator

76
Q

Who determines that the examination to establish corrosion rates and ensure they understand the effectiveness of the inspection techniques employed for detecting and measuring potential damage mechanisms?

A

owner/operator

77
Q

Who can establish the subsequent internal inspection interval using risk based inspection?

A

owner/operator

78
Q

An RBI assessment shall be performed by a team consisting of…..

A

Inspectors and Engineers

79
Q

Who determines effectiveness of an inspection includes examination methods and scope?

A

inspector

80
Q

Who shall maintain a complete record file consisting of three types of records, namely: construction records, inspection history, and repair/alteration history?

A

owner/operator

81
Q

Who shall prepare a written reports for internal and external reports?

A

inspector

82
Q

Who must concur in writing with taking the hydrostatic testing exemption?

A

engineer

83
Q

Who must approve all alterations to a tank?

A

engineer

84
Q

Welder ID records, along with the date and results of the welder’s qualification tests shall be accessible to;

A

inspector

85
Q

Who shall approve all reconstruction work at the designated hold points and after reconstruction has been completed?

A

Inspector or Engineer

86
Q

Who shall approve all specified repair and alteration work at the designated hold points and after repairs and alterations have been completed?

A

Inspector or Engineer

87
Q

Who approves all proposed design, work execution, materials, welding procedures, examination, and testing methods?

A

Inspector or Engineer

88
Q

Jacking and leveling are usually done in conjunction with, not instead of, replacing damaged plate and welds. In lieu of repairs, a detailed analysis of the settled area may be performed by……..

A

engineer

89
Q

If weld repairs are made to the bottom-to-shell weld in an area where settlement exceeds the limits referenced in API 653, These additional stresses should be evaluated by the………

A

engineer

90
Q

Tank settlement evaluation should evaluate the settlement expected at the next inspection by……..

A

engineer

91
Q

If measured out-of-plane settlement exceeds the applicable limits an evaluation may be performed by _____________to deem if a repair is needed.

A

engineer

92
Q

Lapped patch shell repairs are an acceptable form of repair for butt-welded, lap-welded, and riveted tank shells, only when specified by the………….

A

Owner/Operator

93
Q

Who is responsible for determinining the design and product loading for reconstructed tanks?

A

Owner/Operator

94
Q

For aluminum floating roofs, the pads may be omitted if the______________ approves and new austenitic stainless steel or acceptable non-metallic (e.g., Teflon) spacers are installed to isolate legs from the carbon steel bottom.

A

Owner/Operator